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Company Description:As a leading global investment management firm, AB fosters diverse perspectives and embraces innovation to help our clients navigate the uncertainty of capital markets. Through high-quality research and diversified investment services, we serve institutions, individuals, and private wealth clients in major markets worldwide. Our ambition is simple: to be our clients\xe2\x80\x99 most valued asset-management partner.Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you\'re producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you\'re ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!Group Description:We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for an experienced HR operations professional to support Alliance Bernstein\xe2\x80\x99s India office which is growing at a transformational rate across all asset management classes. If you are passionate about an impactful role in employee life cycle management, payroll administration and employee benefits to support a leading-edge asset management business, AllianceBernstein could be the right fit for you.Our People Business Specialist will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of AB India\xe2\x80\x99s People team. You will be responsible for managing various People processes and programs, supporting employee lifecycle activities, and maintaining accurate employee records. This is an important role with excellent visibility for future growth and is currently envisioned at the Associate Officer level.Specific Responsibilities:Administer new hire process including audit of offer letters, tracking and processing of special compensation, and coordination with payroll and financial compensation.Own and manage all employee life cycle related operations for AB India \xe2\x80\x93 with specific focus on payroll, time and absence and benefits administration.Maintain relocation-related mobility programs for both domestic and international relocation to Pune, including management of mobility policy and external partners.Own all invoicing and vendor management processes, including contracts and scope of service.Store confidential employee documentation including separation agreements, employment and compensation letters. Liaise with People Business Partners, Legal, and Finance as needed.Manage the People India e-mail inbox and assist employees with People inquiries regarding People policy and processes.Drive all employment verification services for India, including support on actionables for verification resultsPartner with People Digital team to enhance employee service platforms such as WorkDay, through thought leadership and a progressive mindset to support in-house talent.Manage the termination process for employees, responsible for off-boarding process full and final settlementsWhat makes this role unique or interesting (if applicable)?Opportunity to build out a best-in-class global office for a global asset management business.Partner directly with regional and global leadership to develop a processes and policies for AB India.Support review and creation of progressive payroll processes, employee benefits and employee experienceOpen canvas to partner with People Digital to ideate and implement progressive technology solutions.Qualifications, Experience, Education:This position requires:A Master\xe2\x80\x99s in human resources/Equivalent qualification from an accredited business school5+ years of experience in HR operations, employee lifecycle management and payroll administrationAttention to detail, accuracy and proven organizational skills are critical to success in this role.Ability to work collaboratively and cultivate strong partnerships with internal clients / colleagues.Experience with HRIS systems (Workday preferred)Self-starter, can work both independently and be highly collaborative.Special Knowledge:Demonstrated experience in managing and maintaining employee policies and processes.Applied knowledge of local and federal labour law obligations and social security benefits.Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential employee matters with discretion.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to established timeframes.Location: Pune, IndiaWork Environment: Hybrid setup (3 days in/ 2 days out) with flexibility in timings Pune, India

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